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Budha Kavacham

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Devotional text

budhakavaca
{|| budhakavaca ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
aya ībudhakavacatomaya kayapa ṛiṣaḥ,
anuṭu chadaḥ, budho devatā, budhaīyatha jape ivinayogaḥ |
budhatu putakadharaḥ kukumaya samauitaḥ |
pītābaradharaḥ pātu pītamāyānulepanaḥ || 1||
kaṭa ca pātu me sauyaḥ iśarodeśaṃ budhatathā |
nee ānamayaḥ pātu oe pātu inaśāiyaḥ || 2||
āṇaṃ gadhiyaḥ pātu ijavāṃ ivaādo mama |
kaṭhaṃ pātu ivadhoḥ puo bhujau pūtakabhūṣaṇaḥ || 3||
vaḥ pātu varāgaca dayaṃ roihaṇīsutaḥ |
nābha pātu surārāyo mayaṃ pātu khagevaraḥ || 4||
jānunī rauihaṇeyaca pātu jaghe'ikhaladaḥ |
pādau me bodhanaḥ pātu pātu sauyo'ikhalaṃ vapuḥ || 5||
eti kavacaṃ idayaṃ savapāpaṇāśana |
savarogaśamanaṃ savaduḥkhinavāraṇa || 6||
āyurāroyaśubhadaṃ pupauvadhana |
yaḥ paṭhechṛṇuyāāipa sava ivajayī bhave || 7||
|| iita īvaivatapurāṇe budhakavacaṃ sapūṇa ||

About this kavacham

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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